I am the medical-surgical nurse calling to report about Mr. Joe Smith, the client being transferred with acute coronary syndrome.

Mr. Joe Smith is being transferred because he has trouble breathing and reports chest pain not relieved with nitroglycerin.

He is a 56-year-old male admitted two days ago with community-acquired pneumonia. He has a medical history of diabetes mellitus and depression.

His most recent vital signs were blood pressure 160/100, pulse 113, respirations 30, temperature 99, and oxygen saturation 89%. He is experiencing significant dyspnea and substernal chest pain radiating to the arm. The 12-lead electrocardiogram showed ST-elevation in two leads. Nasal cannula oxygen was applied, and 2 mg of IV morphine was given.

Dr. Adams ordered a transfer because of confirmed myocardial infarction and to be treated with intravenous thrombolytics. When he arrives at the unit, he has an order for intravenous nitroglycerin infusion.